z96j vs a8js

Help me choose, I love the look on z96j but a8js is smaller. But i think I would like the bigger screen to play on how mutch bigger and clumpsier is the z96j whit the 15.4" vs 14.1"???

what would you have choosen if you wear going to bring it to school every day etc....

 

A8Js
14.1inch 1440x900 resolution
or
Z96j
15.4inch 1280x800 resolution
15.4inch 1680x1050 resolution

Though if you were to get the 15.4 inch screen you'd probably want the bigger resolution.

You can configure them both for around the same price, though i'd give the nod to the A8Js since it's smaller and has a better video card (about 10% faster than the x1600). It's easier to carry around a 14inch laptop and it's easier to fit them on a desk.

If you don't mind taking around a bigger laptop them by all means go for the z96j, it's a pretty good deal.

 

ASUS A8js
13.3" x 9.7" x 1.38"/1.48"
5.37lbs (2.44kg)
14" WXGA (1440x900) Glossy
Core 2 Duo 2.0Ghz
Go 7700 512mb

ASUS S96J
14.2" x 10.5" x 1.1"/1.5"
6.3 lbs (2.86kg)
15.4" WXGA (1280x800) Glossy
Customizable
X1600 256mb/512hypermemory

ASUS Z96j
14.2" x 10.5" x 1.1"/1.5"
5.5lbs w/ 6-cell battery <- may not be correct
15.4" WSXGA+ (1680x1050) Glossy
Customizable
X1600 256mb/512hypermemory

In terms of graphical performance the Go 7700 is faster, in 3DMark06 it will get 2600-2700 points, whereas the X1600 will get roughly 1800-1900 points.

I would suggest the A8js since it provides great specs for a great price, plus many consider this to be the best for portability and performance, right now. I would take this daily to school, whereas a 15.4" i would take it less often since it is bigger.

But a bigger screen allows for more real estate and you have a nice big screen to look at, when using at home. However if you feel that the A8js screen is too small, it also has a DVI port in which you can hook up to an LCD or CRT if needed.